Whether you're a wannabe eSports Pro or just want a gaming headset for chatting to your buddies while you play Overwatch, you'll need to get the kit that's just right for you.

And seeing as the gaming headset market is now very saturated, finding the right one can be quite the daunting task.

Gaming headsets have become an extremely important part of a gamer's arsenal - professional or otherwise.

But there's lots to consider before you splash out on a headset. Is it compatible with your console of choice? How much do you want to spend? Do you need noise-cancelling? Are you fussed about its looks?

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We'll help guide you through the complexities of buying a gaming headset with our tried and tested pick of the best ones for the Xbox One and PS4.

BEST ALL-ROUNDER: TURTLE BEACH ELITE 800/800X

The PS4-focused Turtle Beach Elite 800 - as well as the Xbox One version, Elite 800X - is a superbly made headset offering excellent audio quality, and it comes with a magnetic charging dock to display your headset while you're not using it.

It has active noise cancellation and surround sound for making sure you're really immersed in the game, and there are individual game-related sound profiles to ensure you're getting the right level balance depending on what type of game you're playing.

All your controls sit on the earcups for easy access and you won't need to worry about wires getting in the way of your game (it's wireless).

It's also ridiculously comfortable. It might feel a little heavy when you first pick it up, but it's great to wear for multiple-hour sessions without your ears hurting or you feeling uncomfortable in any way.

The Bad

For £229.99, you don't want there to be too many negatives, and thankfully that's the case with the Turtle Beach Elite 800 and Elite 800X. The battery life isn't quite what you'd want it to be, but thanks to quick charging, chucking it back in the charging dock when you make a cup of tea has a significant effect.

The button can also be very easy to knock while you're readjusting the headset or taking it on/off.

BEST WIRELESS ALL-ROUNDER: STEELSERIES SIBERIA 840

If you're looking for a wireless headset that excels in everything it does and is the epitome of gaming audio, you'd do worse than purchase the SteelSeries Siberia 840.

It comes with every connection you can think of so it's compatible with pretty much everything, and yet still has a very light and compact design that won't make you look ridiculous.

The sound quality is impressive thanks to 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and it even features a swappable battery design so you don't have to worry about running out of charge.

The Bad

We really struggled to find downsides to the excellent SteelSeries Siberia 840, aside from the price. At £269.99 it's not exactly affordable, but the sound quality, design and connectivity more than make up for that.

BEST OFFICIAL HEADSET: SONY WIRELESS STEREO HEADSET 2.0

As this is the official PS4 headset, you get a lot of additional perks with the Sony Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0.

For just under £70, you get a very comfortable and well-designed wireless gaming headset with virtual surround sound and programmable audio profiles.

You download the Headset Companion app on your PS4 and then you can download two audio profiles that have been specifically made for PS4 titles - think The Last of Us, Batman: Arkham Knight, Destiny, Bloodborne and more - swapping them out at will as you change games.

Setup is easy too - just plug in the USB dongle and you're off, and then it's a USB cable for charging. It takes just under two hours to fully charge and then you've got at least eight hours to play with - although we've always ended up with more.

The Bad

Our only gripe with the Sony Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 is the wireless range. If you're listening to music or a lengthy cutscene and need to wander into another room, you'll find the sound cuts out.

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It also works only with the PS4, but it is the official PS4 headset so we'll let it off.

BEST-LOOKING HEADSET: LUCIDSOUND LS30

A brand new entry into the gaming headset scene, LucidSound really knocked it out of the park with the LS30. It's not gaudy or brightly coloured like most gaming headsets - we actually wear ours out and about all the time.

It's a comfortable fit and the boom mic is removeable, leaving behind a still-excellent built-in mic for taking calls or chatting to your mates while you game.

The controls are all conveniently located on the earcups, giving you easy access to the power, EQ, chat mute and volume.

It's a great headset for multiplatform gamers. You don't lose any functionality moving between Xbox One, PS4, PC and mobile devices, which is quite the feat for a gaming headset.

The Bad

The downside is a lack of surround sound of any kind, even virtual.

And, a bit like the pair of Turtle Beach headsets above, the buttons on the earcups are really easy to press by accident.

BEST BUDGET HEADSET: STEELSERIES SIBERIA 200

The ridiculously affordable SteelSeries Siberia 200 uses a unique design to make it one of the most comfortable and lightweight gaming headsets to date. And it comes in a huge range of colours to suit most tastes, rather than just black or white.

It's not got all the bells and whistles, but its audio quality is impressive for the price, with great attention to detail at the higher end of the spectrum. That's useful for hearing footsteps in an FPS title and appreciating the nuances of an orchestral score.

The Siberia 200 is also another headset that lets you game easily across multiple platforms, as it just uses a normal 3.5mm headphone jack.

Plus, it's got a good boom mic that retracts into the right earcup when you're not using it.

The Bad

Although the higher end of the audio spectrum is given great attention, the Siberia 200 lacks significant bass punch.

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But if you're an FPS lover looking for a budget headset, you can't get much better than the Siberia 200.

BEST FOR HEAVY CHATTERS: ASTRO A40 MIXAMP M80

If £230 for the Turtle Beach Elite 800 is a bit too steep to spend on a gaming headset for Xbox One, then you need to get yourself the Astro A40 MixAmp M80.

The sound is powerful, rich and detailed, which is perfect for those big AAA moments and indie quirks alike. There's the option to choose how you balance the sound with the MixAmp M80, which plugs directly into the bottom of your Xbox One controller. Want more chat and less game audio or vice versa? Well you can get it by hitting the buttons on the MixAmp M80, or even muting the chat altogether.

The boom mic is great too, and can be moved from cup to cup or removed entirely.

It's also ridiculously comfortable, thanks to the vertical poles at either side of the headset making sure your ears never feel compressed or your head squashed.

The Bad

Sadly, there's no surround sound, but it's barely noticeable thanks to the top notch audio quality of the Astro A40s.

BEST FOR PORTABILITY: RAZER MANO'WAR

What's great about the Razer ManO'War is that it's extremely simple to set up and very portable.

It features 7.1 surround sound, solid bass and top notch wireless range, along with an impressive 7-day battery life on a single charge.

All the controls sit on the headset itself, including the power button, volume adjustments and chat options. The mic extends out of the frame, but also retracts when you're not using it.

Setup is easy too, with you needing only to plug in a 2.4GHz dongle to a USB 3.0 port to get going. The dinky dongle is also stored inside the headset, for easy portability options.

The Bad

If there's one thing we hate about the ManO'War, it's the fact it can only really be worn how Razer intended. The headband is very thick and the cups only swivel to a 45-degree angle, which makes them uncomfortable to wear around your neck. And the band presses into your head if you attempt to move one of the cups off your ear to speak to someone outside the gaming world.

But the excellent audio quality, simple setup and travel options make up for this.

BEST FOR SUPERIOR SOUND: MADCATZ F.R.E.Q. 9

MadCatz's flagship gaming headset is quite the beast - but it is £280. It works with nearly every gaming device on the market (you'll need an adaptor for Xbox One though) and offers absolutely superb sound quality across the board.

The strangely named F.R.E.Q. 9 offers a 20-hour battery life and comes with a plethora of accessories including a case and various cables to make sure you're ready for all gaming occasions.

There are a number of discreetly placed buttons for controlling music, the in-built noise cancellation, surround sound and mic settings.

The Bad

Although the F.R.E.Q. 9 might have all the high-end features you want, some might find the design isn't quite what they desire. We found it to be a little too heavy, too big and too ugly compared with the other headsets.

BEST FOR ESPORTS PROS: TURTLE BEACH ELITE PRO

Turtle Beach's first dedicated eSports headset is very impressive. The Elite Pro has a comfortable, highly adjustable design for marathon-length play, with gel-infused Aerofit ear cushions that actually cool your ears when you first put them on.

The headset features excellent audio quality thanks to 50mm drivers, which excel across all genres and platforms - from thundering AT-AT footsteps in Star Wars: Battlefront to approaching guards in Metal Gear Solid 5.

It's got a removable boom mic as well, which is fantastic, or you can upgrade to the noise-isolating mic for another £29.99.

There's also the additional Elite Pro Tac audio controller, which is amazing for really customising the sound and voice output, but it does add another £149.99 onto your headset price. It's perhaps a secondary purchase later down the line.

The Bad

To get the full experience with the Turtle Beach Elite Pro, you really need the noise-cancelling mic and Pro Tac controller, which pushes up the ultimate price to an eye-watering £349.99.

But even without those additional accessories, you're still looking at a thoroughly impressive and comfortable headset.

BEST FOR XBOX PLAY ANYWHERE TITLES: SENNHEISER PC 373D

You'll probably know Sennheiser best for its range of high-quality headphones, but the audio connoisseur also makes a great headset.

And the same can be said for the Sennheieser PC 373D. This mostly PC-centric headset is extremely lightweight and comfortable, even if the boom mic is absolutely massive.

That mic is one of the best reasons to buy this headset though, as it's one of the crispest around, giving your squad no excuse to ignore your commands. It can also be repositioned so it's perfectly in line with your bellows.

It's even got a rather comprehensive app that you can use to tweak sound settings and functionality, although the sound quality and 7.1 surround sound are seriously impressive.

The Bad

As we mentioned, the boom mic on the PC 373D is quite unsightly and is far from subtle.

It's also fairly pricey at £220 and is mostly aimed at being a PC-only headset, despite working with Xbox One and PS4 as well.

BEST FOR MULTI-PLATFORM GAMERS: STEELSERIES ARCTIS 3

If you've ever wanted a gaming headset that's ridiculously comfortable but also offers a ton of great features across multiple platforms, then you need the SteelSeries Arctis 3.

Never have we worn a gaming headset with such an elegant design. It's taken inspiration from ski-goggles and high-end headphones to create an amazing design that's also a delight to wear.

Not content with simply having a great design, the Arctis 3 also comes with a raft of great features, including DTS 7.1 virtual surround sound and a noise-cancelling microphone.

Unfortunately, it's not a detachable mic, but thankfully it retracts back into the headset, so nothing more than a little nubbin is visible when it's not in use.

Even the sound quality is great on the Arctis 3. It's surprisingly rich, with ample bass, clear mid- and high-levels, and there isn't even much sound leak, so you won't be annoying anyone else in the house.

Nearby footsteps are audible among the battle sounds for FPS titles, while for racing games, the guttural roar of the engines is incredibly satisfying.

Depending on what your audio tastes are like too, you can download the software that allows you to tinker with all the levels. It's a great suite of options and is the cherry on the top of the Arctis 3's nearly perfect cake.

Only thing we'll mention is that if you want a little more jazz in your life, the £109.99 SteelSeries Arctis 5 adds RGB lighting, while the £159.99 adds a metal headband and interchangeable earcups.

The Bad

The only downside we can see with the Arctis 3 is that it's a bit expensive and there are other headsets that do the same for less dosh. But the design is flawless.

MOST IMPRESSIVE GAMING HEADSET: ASTRO A50

Compatible with: PS4, Xbox One or PC (depending on which version you buy)

The Good

Astro Gaming has always been one of the best in gaming headsets and its latest offering continues that tradition. The Astro A50 is a fantastic wireless headset that's not only impressive to look at, it's also fantastic in terms of features and design.

In the box you get the headset, a micro USB cable and a base station, and it's this base station that totally changes the way this generation of the A50 headset works.

It connects straight to your PC or console and actually functions both as a charging dock and a wireless sync device. It's simple and elegant, streamlining the entire process and doing away with power buttons altogether because of the in-built accelerometer that knows when the headset is on your head and when it goes back on charge.

But it's the audio quality that'll really get you. It's an expertly balanced sound with potent bass and excellent detailing, and you can fiddle with the game and chat audio mix using the controls on the right earcup. And if you want even more control, you can download Astro's Command Center that gives you full EQ options.

It really is gaming headset paradise.

The Bad

Again, the only bad thing about the Astro A50 is the price. It's a whopping £250, but you pay the price for perfection.